maile

[ mahy-ley, -lee, mah-ee-ley ]

noun

1. a vine, Alyxia olivaeformis, of Hawaii, having small yellowish flowers and fragrant foliage: a traditional lei plant of Hawaii.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maile¹

Borrowed into English from Hawaiian around 1905–10

Example Sentences

The Trojans win their first outright conference title as Maile Hayes scores the game’s only goal in the 36th minute Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.

From Los Angeles Times

The win — and the title — came on Maile Hayes’ goal in the 36th minute.

From Los Angeles Times

Brady and his ex-wife Mandie Taketa, who remains his best friend despite their marriage ending in 2008, lovingly co-parent their 21-year-old daughter Maile as she prepares to strike out on her own.

From Salon

With two out and the bases loaded, Suzuki had Luke Maile’s routine flyball to right go off his glove before landing in the outfield grass.

From Seattle Times

Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack, who gave up one run and three hits in 4 ⅔ innings of a spot start, struck out No. 9 hitter Luke Maile with a 93-mph fastball and was pulled in favor of left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, who got Will Benson to line out to Betts for a leaping grab at shortstop to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times